Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation and Horatio Alger Association offers Ak-Sar-Ben Scholarship Program for High School Seniors and College Students, The Ak-Sar-Ben Scholarship Program is a partnership with the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation, the Horatio Alger Association and TeamMates. Through this partnership college scholarships will be made available to young people in Nebraska and western Iowa who have overcome extreme financial obstacles and adversity, as well as mentoring throughout their undergraduate career.
Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the University
Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation and Horatio Alger Association
Study at: USA
How to Apply: By Online
Application Deadline: October 25, 2012
Scholarship Information: https://www.horatioalger.org
Eligibility:
-be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Nebraska or western Iowa, progressing normally toward graduation, and planning to enter college no later than the fall following graduation
- have a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution);
critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred; if higher, an explanation must be provided);
involvement in co-curricular and community activities
- demonstrate academic achievement (minimum grade point average of 2.0)
- be a resident of Nebraska OR western Iowa
-be a citizen of the United States
